# Support **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [How do you trim in Synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-trim-in-synfig/15404)
**Author:** [@ArtGirl](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ArtGirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-trim-in-synfig/15404 "2025-08-09T00:07:40Z")
I’ve tried searching here and all over the internet and can’t find a simple answer to this question. Is it possible to trim in Synfig, and if so, how? If not, how do you trim your videos? I need to cut out parts of my an… --- ## [Help Needed: Creating Storybook Page-Turning Transition](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-needed-creating-storybook-page-turning-transition/16699)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-needed-creating-storybook-page-turning-transition/16699 "2025-08-04T12:47:13Z")
Hi everyone I’m working on a children’s storytelling project and I’d love to create a storybook-style page-turning or flipping transition between scenes using Synfig. The idea is to simulate the feeling of turning pages… --- ## [Scaling difficulty](https://forums.synfig.org/t/scaling-difficulty/16689)
**Author:** [@steveKimpton](https://forums.synfig.org/u/steveKimpton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/scaling-difficulty/16689 "2025-07-30T13:33:37Z")
Hi, My animation isn’t working the way I expect and I’d be very grateful if anyone can point me in the right direction. I’ve removed nearly all the animation leaving only the scale function but the fundamental problem … --- ## [Newbie question - apparent shape duplication](https://forums.synfig.org/t/newbie-question-apparent-shape-duplication/16678)
**Author:** [@steveKimpton](https://forums.synfig.org/u/steveKimpton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/newbie-question-apparent-shape-duplication/16678 "2025-07-24T16:10:54Z")
I wonder if I have accidentally set something I don’t understand (or maybe I just don’t understand Synfig!) In the picture there are two objects but there is only one in the layers panel. I started by creating a re… --- ## [\[Anim file must be saved first\] Plugins not functioning at all](https://forums.synfig.org/t/anim-file-must-be-saved-first-plugins-not-functioning-at-all/16673)
**Author:** [@Froggify](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Froggify)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/anim-file-must-be-saved-first-plugins-not-functioning-at-all/16673 "2025-07-24T16:02:00Z")
I was just trying to use the built-in plugins and they error out. In the picture, I was trying to use skeleton (simple). I’m on Linux Mint with version 1.4.5. Also, can you tell me the plugin directory. --- ## [\[Workaround\] Mac version of Synfig Studio Keep Crashing Here is the answer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/workaround-mac-version-of-synfig-studio-keep-crashing-here-is-the-answer/16674)
**Author:** [@Sh27Animates](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Sh27Animates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/workaround-mac-version-of-synfig-studio-keep-crashing-here-is-the-answer/16674 "2025-07-22T23:23:41Z")
Try this solution You can use the winehq program to run SynfigStudio also you can use the latest version for this just watch this tutorial https://youtu.be/pC7CNiRoo5I?si=jG2cV8q\_O3XaZ2en this will help instead of getti… --- ## [Bones unlink after using Embed Layer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/bones-unlink-after-using-embed-layer/16670)
**Author:** [@Froggify](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Froggify)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/bones-unlink-after-using-embed-layer/16670 "2025-07-22T19:32:09Z")
So every time I import a project and then use the embed layer button, all the bones unlink. I know I can just re-link it but is there a faster way to import a character project without linking to the original file tha… --- ## [Animation duration](https://forums.synfig.org/t/animation-duration/16653)
**Author:** [@walter](https://forums.synfig.org/u/walter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/animation-duration/16653 "2025-07-12T09:02:42Z")
I have a SIF project where the FPS is 24fps, the Canvas Duration is 11473 frames, and there is a single Circle with 477 waypoints placed 1 sec apart. The waypoints are for moving the circle. The total animation is some… --- ## [\[1.3.5 obsolete / workaround\] PLEASE ANSWER QUICK Synfig studio crashing on mac](https://forums.synfig.org/t/1-3-5-obsolete-workaround-please-answer-quick-synfig-studio-crashing-on-mac/16635)
**Author:** [@Sh27Animates](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Sh27Animates)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/1-3-5-obsolete-workaround-please-answer-quick-synfig-studio-crashing-on-mac/16635 "2025-07-11T01:31:46Z")
Synifg Studio keeps crashing on my macbook air. To be specific it crashes only when i start clicking on the waypoints and this is very frustrating. I was wondering if there is some different build of the software i shoul… --- ## [Using logging or messages from a plugin?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/using-logging-or-messages-from-a-plugin/16634)
**Author:** [@walter](https://forums.synfig.org/u/walter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/using-logging-or-messages-from-a-plugin/16634 "2025-07-10T15:43:13Z")
Exploring developing a plugin. Wanting to log information for debugging in the Python plugin script. Documentation for the plugin.xml suggests you can direct stdout and stderr to the SynFig log or a message presented t… --- ## [Adding waypoints not working well](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adding-waypoints-not-working-well/16630)
**Author:** [@MGFP](https://forums.synfig.org/u/MGFP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adding-waypoints-not-working-well/16630 "2025-07-03T21:16:39Z")
I’m finalizing my newest Rig made in Synfig Studio, now I want to pose it, but no waypoints are saved. And neither the Add Waypoint(Right click on object) nor creating keyframes are saving the previous pose. I want a ke… --- ## [How to attach different bones which are not linked](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-attach-different-bones-which-are-not-linked/16598)
**Author:** [@Rake](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Rake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-attach-different-bones-which-are-not-linked/16598 "2025-06-25T14:31:29Z")
I want to know how can I attach or connect or link multiple bones, which will be created by new bone command. Now I want to use these bones as child bones,now don’t tell me to use child bone feature. I’m asking solutio… --- ## [Make a loop with keyframe](https://forums.synfig.org/t/make-a-loop-with-keyframe/16586)
**Author:** [@tonytaponi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/tonytaponi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/make-a-loop-with-keyframe/16586 "2025-06-21T14:55:24Z")
Hello everyone. So, I was trying to create looping animation using keyframes. Imagine I’m trying to create a ball moving from left to right and then back to the left in one second. The whole animation is 24 frames, fro… --- ## [Weird glitch while previewing](https://forums.synfig.org/t/weird-glitch-while-previewing/16545)
**Author:** [@Khemardi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Khemardi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/weird-glitch-while-previewing/16545 "2025-06-07T14:17:24Z")
So i think I found the solution but I’m posting this here in case someone else has the same issue. So I was testing this on a low spec laptop, and i’m almost sure it was a memory issue. The animation was normal on … --- ## [Color Picker - old problem](https://forums.synfig.org/t/color-picker-old-problem/16537)
**Author:** [@steveKimpton](https://forums.synfig.org/u/steveKimpton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/color-picker-old-problem/16537 "2025-06-05T11:00:10Z")
(Sorry if I’m posting this in the wrong place but I’m a new user and finding it difficult to navigate this forum) I’m using two monitors and Synfig 1.4.5, It crashes if I use the color picker. The forum has this probl… --- ## [SUM converter vs Average, Add(converter)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/sum-converter-vs-average-add-converter/16508)
**Author:** [@zainal](https://forums.synfig.org/u/zainal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/sum-converter-vs-average-add-converter/16508 "2025-05-20T07:27:54Z")
What is the benefit of the ‘Average’ converter? Are there any examples? I actually wish there were a ‘SUM’ converter instead of just ‘Average’. Even though there is an ‘Add’ converter, it’s very difficult to edit when th… --- ## [Animation will not open once I copy and pasted it](https://forums.synfig.org/t/animation-will-not-open-once-i-copy-and-pasted-it/16470)
**Author:** [@THEBRINESALTER](https://forums.synfig.org/u/THEBRINESALTER)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/animation-will-not-open-once-i-copy-and-pasted-it/16470 "2025-05-08T05:54:09Z")
Hello I copied and pasted a character into a scene and due to a bone problem The scene and character crashed. I can rebuild the scene but once the character is pasted in the same missing bone problem occurs. Now the cha… --- ## [Why is the 64 portable version different from the 32 portable version?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/why-is-the-64-portable-version-different-from-the-32-portable-version/13024)
**Author:** [@ghosts15](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ghosts15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/why-is-the-64-portable-version-different-from-the-32-portable-version/13024 "2025-05-05T09:41:17Z")
why are the windows portable versions completely different?.. the synfigstudio-win64-portable.zip version is missing some files instead the synfigstudio-win32-portable.zip has all the necessary files. --- ## [\[False positive\] Malware in the installer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-malware-in-the-installer/15061)
**Author:** [@Herman435](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Herman435)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-malware-in-the-installer/15061 "2025-05-05T09:40:19Z")
Título: Posible Malware Detected in the Synfig Studio Installer Descripción: Hi Synfig team I wanted to inform that when i wanted to download the last version of Synfig Studio from the official page, my antivirus so… --- ## [\[False positive\] VirusTotal Alerts SynfigStudio-1.4.5.exe](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-virustotal-alerts-synfigstudio-1-4-5-exe/15074)
**Author:** [@RebelBuho](https://forums.synfig.org/u/RebelBuho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-virustotal-alerts-synfigstudio-1-4-5-exe/15074 "2025-05-05T09:38:53Z")
Hello everyone. I recently downloaded SynfigStudio-1.4.5.exe from Gumroad and Github, The file from both sites throws me some alerts on total virus. 2/ 65 Fortinet W32/PossibleThreat Ikarus Trojan.Shelma --- ## [Is there way to export or link TCB parameters?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-way-to-export-or-link-tcb-parameters/16446)
**Author:** [@Majkel](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Majkel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-way-to-export-or-link-tcb-parameters/16446 "2025-05-03T20:01:57Z")
I think TCB waypoint is great to for more fluent and natural movement, I love to use it. But when I have multiple layers that I want to have same TBC parameters (i.e. Tension, Continuity, Bias and Temporal Tension) it’s … --- ## [Is there a way to do this effect at Synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-this-effect-at-synfig/16395)
**Author:** [@MattMik](https://forums.synfig.org/u/MattMik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-this-effect-at-synfig/16395 "2025-04-08T22:33:46Z")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RETROHlFog0 The tint effect I mean Is there any way to do that effect in Synfig Studio? --- ## [Is there a way to connect a node in external canvas from GUI?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-connect-a-node-in-external-canvas-from-gui/16354)
**Author:** [@Svarov](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Svarov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-connect-a-node-in-external-canvas-from-gui/16354 "2025-03-31T07:22:19Z")
Hey everyone, I know that Synfig allows you to link exported nodes from other files (external canvases) in the format of “Filename.sif#:NodeName”. But is it possible for the user to actually do this from GUI? I tried va… --- ## [Requesting help opening my file :/](https://forums.synfig.org/t/requesting-help-opening-my-file/16317)
**Author:** [@bbrizzy89](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bbrizzy89)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/requesting-help-opening-my-file/16317 "2025-03-19T22:23:29Z")
Hey folks - Been a while! I was getting a bit wild with animation for a project and something i did is causing my file to not open again. I;ve been trying for hours with chatGPT to try to figure out how to fix the code … --- ## [Can I move my papagayo lip sync file on my timeline?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-i-move-my-papagayo-lip-sync-file-on-my-timeline/16222)
**Author:** [@Ejong\_21](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ejong_21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-i-move-my-papagayo-lip-sync-file-on-my-timeline/16222 "2025-02-19T15:31:46Z")
Hi. I’m a new user of Synfig Studio and learned how to make lip sync using Papagayo. But the problem is I can’t move my lip sync on the timeline where I want it to speak. Can anyone help me? Thank you! --- ## [Scale along a path](https://forums.synfig.org/t/scale-along-a-path/16173)
**Author:** [@Untitledrob](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Untitledrob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/scale-along-a-path/16173 "2025-02-03T14:57:06Z")
Hiya all, I have an animation where I have a dog walking forwards but the camera is positioned behind him following his walk cycle. I would like for him to pass trees which would be placed on either side and gradually s… --- ## [Audio not showing up (solved in 1.5.3)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/audio-not-showing-up-solved-in-1-5-3/14592)
**Author:** [@MBear227](https://forums.synfig.org/u/MBear227)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/audio-not-showing-up-solved-in-1-5-3/14592 "2025-01-07T18:10:20Z")
Hi I have the latest development version (1.5.2 Nov 21) and I noticed a bug where when I import audio, there’s no waveform and playing the animation has no audio. Below I’ve attached a screenshot, the project, and the a… --- ## [About free time layer and "animated file" conversion](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-free-time-layer-and-animated-file-conversion/3958)
**Author:** [@hulf2012](https://forums.synfig.org/u/hulf2012)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-free-time-layer-and-animated-file-conversion/3958 "2025-01-06T09:42:43Z")
Greetings I’ve recently instaled Synfig 1.10 and I’ve noticed this new features - I wonder if there are more hidden. After some test I think I get the logic of Free time layer. It “cheats” (sorry I can’t think in a be… --- ## [Need help animating a bouncing object](https://forums.synfig.org/t/need-help-animating-a-bouncing-object/16043)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/need-help-animating-a-bouncing-object/16043 "2024-12-27T12:19:05Z")
Hi everyone, I would like some assistance animating a lively orange bouncing forward from the background to the foreground with limbs and a rainbow trail behind. Any ideas on how to do it? Making the orange bounce shou… --- ## [Time loop issue](https://forums.synfig.org/t/time-loop-issue/15956)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/time-loop-issue/15956 "2024-12-19T09:59:06Z")
Hi, everyone. I have animated a character and added a time loop to have the movement of the legs, body and arms continue to move after the animation is finished. However, I have a problem. I have included within the bod… [Previous page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/7.md) [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/7.md?page=2)